Chemical name: D-Calcium Pantothenate
Molecular formula: C18H32CaN2O10
CAS:137-08-6
Properties: D-isomer of pantothenic acid calcium salt, one of B vitamins. White powder, odorless, bitter. Slight hygroscopicity. Melting point 170–172℃, decomposition temperature of 195–196 ℃. more stable when exposed to air and sunlight. Unstable to acid and alkali, and the most stable when pH is 5.0–7.0. Easily soluble in water, soluble in glycerin, almost insoluble in alcohol, chloroform and ether.
Usage: nutritional supplement
Application: used for nutritional food fortified. Dosage shall be below 1% (terms of calcium) in addition to special nutritional food. Enhanced milk requirement is 10mg/100g.
Quality Standard: Q/HXFY006-2007
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item |
standard |
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appearance |
white or off-white |
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smell & taste |
odorless, slightly bitter |
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character |
crystalline powder, no impurity |
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identification |
positive reaction |
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content (%) |
98.0 –101.0 |
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Calcium content (%) |
8.2 –8.6 |
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Nitrogen content (%) |
5.7 –6.0 |
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specific rotation (°) |
+25.0–+28.5 |
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heavy metal (ppm) |
20 max |
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Arsenic (ppm) |
3 max |
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loss on drying (%) |
5.0 max |
Packaging: 25KG / box
Transportation: avoid sun and rain, be transported as general chemicals but with no toxic, hazard materials.
Storage: stored in dry clean dark environment, and not be mixed with toxic substances to avoid contamination.
Shelf life: two years |
